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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.92, 5,056.37 and 1,180.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.92, 5,056.37 and 1,180.27 is: 1,770.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.92 : 5,056.37 = 1,180.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.92/5,056.37 = 1,180.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.92x = 5,056.37 × 1,180.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.92x = 5,967,893.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,967,893.30/3,370.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.41

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